Technical Information

Replica 15:1 purchase Kicking strap assembly for Laser® dinghy


Equipment comprises:

Barton base plate, Spectro anodised aluminium with three fixing bolts
00 931 Series 0 triple, swivel, cam block attached to base plate by shackle
00 110 Series 0 single fixed eye block attached to base plate by shackle
00 211 Series 0 double block with becket
01 091 Series 1 single tang block with becket and curved kicker key for boom
1.2m x 4mm dyneema for primary red control line
3m x 4mm line for secondary red control line

Replica kicking strap assembly
Mast base kicker tang with base plate fitted

Fitting Instructions:

Drill out the kicker mast tang attachment hole to 6mm, fit the base plate to the tang using the centre locating bolt and nut making sure that the triple swivel block is located lowest as per left photograph above. Locate the curved kicker key fitted to the single tang block into the boom fitting as per right photograph. Tie a loop or a series of knots into the secondary red control line to suit your preference for ease of use.

Replica kicking strap assembly
Top block located into boom fitting

Barton fittings are high quality replacements that perform the same function as the original part. They should not be confused with official parts bearing the Laser® registered trademark. They cannot be used if you are sailing at an Association event. However, they are perfect for social sailing, sailing schools, club sailing or training. Laser® is a registered trademark owned by Velum Limited and currently licensed for use in Europe to Laser Performance (Europe) Limited.

Barton Marine Equipment Limited is fully independent of both Laser Performance (Europe) Limited and Velum Limited.

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